thug

Example Sentences

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"Never in your life label me a thug again. Never label me a wannabe gangster," he said.

From BBC

“We’re going to stand up to bullies and thugs in the White House.”

From Los Angeles Times

Leeds councillor Ali said on social media he was wearing Islamic clothing on his way through Earl's Court Station in West Lodon, on Wednesday, when a "racist thug" threatened to "smash my head in".

From BBC

"It was a violent riot driven by thugs intent on violence, and it wasn't just an attack on Gardai, it was an attack on community safety, and we won't tolerate that."

From BBC

"They began organising traffic and clearing the markets, removing the street vendors who were blocking the roads. We felt protected from thugs and thieves."

From Barron's